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October 10 2016 Puzzle Piece - HC 2017 Speaker: Dr Smaldone, on Adjusting and Kinesiotaping [+28 min webinar.] By Dave Smaldone, DC, ATC
HC 2017 Speaker:  Dr Smaldone, on Adjusting and Kinesiotaping
[+28 min webinar.]
By Dave Smaldone, DC, ATC

 
 
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October 10, 2016 Puzzle Piece

This is the second time Dr Smaldone has joined us as a Homecoming speaker.  He is amazing!  You will learn his wisdom from first being an Athletic Trainer and then becoming a Chiropractor.
 
You will see he is quick and to the point.  Enjoy the 28 minute webinar and the brief case study below.
 
John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

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Advanced Kinesiotaping Case Study:
 
Patient: Joan
Joan was as a new patient last week.
She had been through PT for 6 months with limited improvement.
She came into our office during a severe flare up at her wits end.
 
Our original exam showed ROM during forward flexion was around 40 degrees of the shoulder; lateral Abduction was around 45 degrees; 0 extension. Pain scale ratings were 8/10. 
 
During the first visit, the treatment consisted of warming her with stim and heat. We used our mobilization techniques to free up her scapula, shoulder joint, and adjusted her ribs under her scapula and her cervical spine. Joan was kinesiotaped using our trace taping method for the shoulder.
 
Results: Joan was seen today for a follow-up visit with 100% normal ROM in flexion, abduction, and extension after 1 treatment with a 1 out of 10 pain.
 
We are so excited to teach you these tricks of the trade we have learned over our 18 years of taping people!  Adjusting, taping and OHS nutrition are our go to treatment for RESULTS.
 
Dave Smaldone, DC, ATC



 

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Homecoming 2017 Speakers and Topics

Join Dr. Brimhall and his team for Homecoming on January 27th-29th, 2017 to explore the world of IMPROVING FUNCTION BY FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION/TREATMENT utilizing THE NEW AND IMPROVED Six Steps to WellnessTM Protocol in your office!

Current Certified Brimhall Doctors and Assistants get in for Half Price!

Early Bird Special - $100.00 Off for Doctor Registration


Doctors and CA's that need to recertify, get in at regular price which includes Recertification

STRUCTURE
Step 1:  Establish Structural Integrity
 
ELECTRICAL POLLUTION
Step 2: Balance Electromagnetics

NUTRITION
Step 3: Balance Nutrition

ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES
Step 4: Re-program the body for any Allergy or Sensitivity

EMOTIONS AND STRESS
Step 5: Evaluate Emotional Patterns & Remove Limiting Belief Systems

TOXICITY
Step 6: Remove Heavy Metals and Other Toxins from the Body


This seminar brings to you some of the best and most knowledgeable presenters in their field, including:
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John Brimhall DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

Referred to as the “Father of Wellness Care in Chiropractic”, who has been practicing for 45 years. He will cover: The Six Steps to Wellness, with new insights from the Book MEDICAL MEDIUM!  He will include increasing intuition, Brain Balance, the Brain as a Computer, Natural Methylation, Detoxification, Advanced Laser(s), Cellular Regeneration, the use of Homeopathic Homochords, Bemer Wave technology, Mitochondrial Resuscitation, Inflammation, Adrenals, and new insights into Thyroid & Autoimmune Conditions from the Medical Medium and visiting clinics in foreign countries this last year.

Brett Brimhall DC

Has created an incredible successful practice for over 15 years using the Six Steps to Wellness. He has a very integrated practice, of which he will elaborate on. He will cover: Integrating Practice Procedures to allow easy flow for Wellness Care, including the Brimhall Advantage SBN Program of blood, urine challenge and hair analysis, weight loss and body contouring, brain balance, neurology, laser(s) in action, detox, foot baths, sauna, Craniosacral, PEMF, Peripheral Neuropathy in action, Power Plate… + Workshops on ALL SIX STEPS…

Brandy Brimhall CPC, CMCO, CCCPC, CPCO, CPMA

Has worked in Chiropractic profession since 1999. She has used her incredible knowledge and understanding of the operation of chiropractic practices to educate and assist with topics such as documentation, recordkeeping, coding, collections, compliance and much more. The two required hours for AZ in Record Keeping and documentation are approved. Course discussion: Will Review current documentation guidelines for Medicare, other payor’s and make sure you are documenting to support your ICD-10 code selection. Risk management systems will also be reviewed, including Fraud, Waste and Abuse training which is now required for participation in payor programs. Increased screening systems for payors as well as increase of investigations pose a risk to providers. Learn common and fundamental risk management systems and steps that should be implemented immediately into your practice.
 
Jesse Liebman DC (Brimhall Certified)
 
Founded Liebman Wellness Center in 1992 – bringing the Six Steps To Wellness care to the Marlton / Cherry Hill / Mt. Laurel, NJ area. Dr. Liebman will cover his treatment of complicated pain syndromes such as herniated discs, PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, BODY CONTOURING and nutritional intervention.
 
Dr. Liebman has been voted "Best Chiropractor" by the Courier Post Newspaper every single year since 2004 (over ten years and running now). South Jersey Magazine has voted him in the "Top Physicians in South Jersey" from 2010-2014.  He currently is a guest lecturer and speaker at national Chiropractic Conferences around the country on the topics of Health, Wellness, Pain Intervention, and Natural Healing. 
 
Dennis Pick, DC, DBCS, FBCII

Dr. Dennis Pick is a chiropractor in private practice in California since 1973. Dr. Pick has been inspired to find the true cause of man’s health problems at its source. This passion led him to research multiple disciplines in the healing arts to find the common denominator that has its thread intertwined within the basic fabric of man’s ailments. Dr. Pick came to the conclusion that disease is not an affliction of the body, but a disturbance in the vital force. As long as the vital force is in control, the body can heal and repair itself. After an in-depth study of many healthcare systems, his conclusion was that balancing the craniosacral system removed central disturbances that interfered with this vital force.  He feels Bio Craniopathy (formally known as Bio Cranial) is the means to remove this central disturbance and restore health from its source.  He will explain the evaluation and treatment at Homecoming 2017.

Douglas Grant B.S., ACSM

Is a renowned clinical and sports nutritionist and athletic trainer. Grant has been the team nutritionist for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Grant has authored books on nutrition and fitness. Over 10,000 Doctors, fitness enthusiasts and patients have participated in his informative seminars and research lectures. He will cover: the latest cutting edge research on patient recovery through the use of patented pre-digested whole food nutrient formulas. He will cover digestion, probiotics, leaky gut, inflammation, building muscle, increasing performance and losing fat, mitochondria and natural energy boosting, organic methylated nutrition, in office tests, private labeling, CoQ10, Vit D and K2.
 
Linda Huxtable

Linda has been practicing holistic medicine for over thirty years, having owned and operated a large innovative integrated clinic which provided healthcare services and product to hundreds of patients prior to moving to Florida.
Education:
•    Yale University
•    Clayton School of Natural Healing
•    The Rolf Institute
•    Great Lakes College of Complementary Medicine (GLCCM)
•    American Academy of Neural Therapy (Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt)
•    German ND Andreas Marx (biological medicine)
•    Dr. Gunter Enderlein (isopathic and homeopathic principles)
•    Upledger Institute (Osteopathic Techniques), Dr. Jean Pierre Barral
•    Visceral (organ) Manipulation
 

Linda brings her extensive training and experience with holistic healing to an integrated system that includes nutrition, homeopathy, herbs, bodywork, and energy medicine. The synergistic effect of these therapies is enhanced by her sincere and compassionate consideration of the whole person. The client’s body, mind, and spirit are all addressed in developing individualized treatment plans.
 
Linda takes time to develop a loving, caring relationship with each client. One of her primary goals is to assist the client in defining, confronting, and alleviating health problems that may exist. Clients are given the support to assume responsibility for their own health, and guidance from Linda to help make choices which will result in optimum vitality and well-being.

Marck Pollack, DC

For over 20 years professionals across the country have turned to Dr. Pollack for his simple and highly effective marketing strategies that seamlessly attract unlimited numbers of new patients to their practices.

While developing four super successful practices from coast to coast, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Newport Beach, he realized that the difference between an average and thriving practice was always Powerful Marketing Strategies and highly effective procedures.

Using himself as the guinea pig, he tested countless marketing strategies, read everything he could read, attended seminars with the best in the world and received coaching from the best of the best in marketing, promotion, and public speaking! Overtime he was able to perfect some of the most highly effective speaking strategies that yielded as much as 70-100 plus percent of his attendees running to accept his offers.

These strategies allowed him to conduct highly lucrative talks at companies such as Microsoft, Coca-Cola, PIMCO, Allergan and Hershey to name a few. Not only did he get lots of new patients, but was asked back over and over, which built him some of the largest and most successful practices on the planet!

Dave Smaldone BS, DC

Started his career in ATHLETIC TRAINING and SPORTS MEDICINE.  Dr Smaldone then graduated from Palmer Chiropractic continuing his interest and skill in Sports Medicine. He currently works on a number of projects with the head of the United States Chiropractic Neurology Board, John Donofrio DABCN, DC. 

Dr Smaldone has evolved into one of the top Athletic Chiropractors in NY State, treating pro athletes of football, tennis, running, weight lifters, and tri-athletes. Dr Smaldone’s approach with each of his patients is deeply rooted in his sports medicine/athletic training background.  He implements stretches, does myofascial release, ice/heats, cold laser, and adjusts each patient as needed. In many cases, chiropractors only treat the bones and most physical therapists only work on the muscles.  Dr. Smalldone has learned how and will teach us to treat the bone, muscle, and joint.  He will also teach us how, when, and where to tape. 

Mark Harris, ND (Brimhall Certified)

Dr. Harris is a quiet genius.  He has an incredible practice in in Montana where he treats patients from all over the country and increases function with continual research and practice.  He has done extensive research and patient testing to increase energy through increased Mitochondrial Resuscitation.  He will explain his tests and demonstrate the increase in mitochondria, regardless the age or gender of the patient.  He has found Opti-Mito-Force to top all previous formulas!!!

James Maskell, BS

James Maskell is the creator of Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference. He lectures internationally, and has been featured on TEDMED, Huffpost Live, TEDx and more, and is a contributor to Huffington Post, KevinMD, thedoctorblog and MindBodyGreen. He serves on the faculty of George Washington University’s Metabolic Medicine Institute.

Gary Millet, MBA, BA, BA, CPA

Co Founder and Managing Partner of  Axcess Global, LLC, Axcess Global Sciences, LLC and Real Ketones, LLC, DBA Kegenix.  In addition to being co-­‐founder of Kegenix, Mr. Millet headed up the development and  commercialized the Kegenix product, utilizing the unique patented technology of Dr. Dominick D’Agostino, licensed world-­‐wide from the University of South Florida.  Mr Millet is responsible for springboarding the popularity in ketone supplementation movement and is one of the key authorities on Keto Eating, Ketone Supplementation, Keto Protocols and Keto Coaching.  Mr. Millet is also involved in strategic marketing, and the inventor of the Quad BHB Salts pending patent.
 


CEU's Available
As an added benefit, 20 CEU hours are available for DC's in most states approved by Logan University Programs.
 
AZ, AL, CA, FL, KS, MA, MI, MO, NM, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, PA, SD, TN, TX, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MS MT, NE, OR, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WA and WY

 Dates:
January 26 From 6:00pm - 8:00pm - TREATMENT NIGHT
January 27 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
January 28 - 8:00am - 6:00pm
January 29 - 8:00am - 12:30pm

Location:

DoubleTree by Hilton
2100 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ
(480) 804-5222


Quick and Easy Reservations for Attendees

A block of rooms have been reserved for January 25, 2017 - January 30, 2017. The special room rate will be available until January 6th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

RESERVE YOUR ROOM ONLINE...
 

**Special Group Room Rates ENDS December 22nd, 2016!
Which is $155 per night + tax.

Current Brimhall Doctors And Assistants get in for Half Price!

Early Bird Special - $100.00 Off for Doctor Registration

Doctors and CA's that need to recertify, get in at regular price which includes Recertification

Yours in Health and Wellness

John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK

December 7, 2015 Puzzle Piece - Salivary Hormone Testing for PCOS, Andro/Menopause, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Neurodegenerative Conditions
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December 7, 2015 Puzzle Piece

Salivary Hormone Testing for PCOS, Andro/Menopause, Anxiety, Insomnia, and Neurodegenerative Conditions

Scientific Updates and the Application of Hormone Testing; When, What, and How  
for evaluation of Men and Women in Hormonal Transition by Jay Mead, MD
Abstract:
Excellent patient results in Hormone optimization and Neuroendocrine Balance can be built from the blueprint of accurate, reliable and valid testing.  Optimizing health and treating our patients successfully is every Practitioner’s primary goal. Complex cases need good labs to tease out the elements of malfunction and dysfunction in each person’s whole picture. These assessment tools position achieve healing and wellness. 
 
In order to accomplish this include we utilize physical examination, thorough clinical history and valid, applicable laboratory testing. Many of our patients are of the complex variety and the functional road maps which good testing provides serve an invaluable role. But which labs to order, how do we interpret them and when do they need to be ordered?
 
Measuring active saliva hormone levels is different than measuring general total serum levels. Each serves a purpose but understanding how they differ is critical.  This presentation will elucidate the science behind the existing Hormone and Neuroendocrine testing methodologies, as well as outlining the monitoring practices and treatment protocols to successfully treat patients.
 
Rule of thumb; all testing utilized should bring relief to the complexity of the case and provide clarity and direction for best treatment practices.   If your menopausal patients suffer from symptoms of menopause, Neurodegenerative disease, PCOS, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia or numerous other debilitating conditions during this transition; a functional approach which begins with accurate Hormone and Neuroendocrine assessment may be key.
Learning Objectives for our Webinar, December 15, 2015 at 6pm PST where Dr Brimhall will host Dr Mead to answer questions on the procedure of Salivary testing and the answer to many questions.

  • Learn the scientific foundation for hormone and neuroendocrine assessment and testing.
  • Obtain the historical perspective on HRT, evolution of testing and advances in the current state of the art laboratory practices   
  • Consider when to use saliva, serum or urinary analysis for these purposes.
  • Understand test results with treatment overview for successful outcomes.
  • Gain an understanding of test results so that interpretation leads to more precise and successful treatment
References:
  1. Percutaneous Administration of Progesterone:  Blood Levels and Endometrial Protection.  Stanczyk FZ et alMenopause (2005), 12 (2): 232-237.
  2. Salivary but not serum Level or Urinary Levels of Progesterone are Elevated after Topical Application of Progesterone to Pre and Postmenopausal Women. O’Leary P, et al. Clin Endo (2005)53: 615-620
  3. Validation of Salivary testosterone as a screening test for male hypogonadism. Morley, J et al. The Aging Male. September 2006; 9(3): 165-169.
  4. Saliva as a Medium for Investigating Intra and inter individual differences in sex hormone levels in Premenopausal Women. Gann, Perter H. et.al. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. Jan 2001 Vol. 10, 59-64.
Salivary Sex Hormone Measurement in a National population-based study of older adults.  Gavrilova N, J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2009 Nov; 64 Suppl 1 194-20

Click Here to Download the Saliva Hormone Sample Report - Female
Click Here to Download the Saliva Hormone Sample Report - Male


Jay Mead, MD
John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK, Formulator and Patent holder.
August 24, 2015 Puzzle Piece - Choosing the Right Software for Your Practice by Brandy Brimhall Homecoming Speaker January 29-31-2016
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 Choosing the Right Software for Your Practice by Brandy Brimhall
Homecoming Speaker January 29-31-2016
 

August 24, 2015 Puzzle Piece

It's difficult to know where to start when selecting the best software for your practice.  With dozens of selections to choose from, making the right choice can be a daunting task.  For new or established practices looking to implement or upgrade software into their practices, there are some general need to know details that will help better prepare you for evaluating and choosing the software program that's best suited for your needs.
 
Software companies have sales representatives that you may have communicated with to learn some of the features of a particular program.  One key thing to keep in mind is that sales representatives, while necessary and usually very informative, generally have one primary goal in mind...to make a sale.  While there is absolutely nothing wrong with this and it is a necessary manner for doing business, there is one obstacle that practices can encounter, which is being "sold" and then discovering afterward that the choice made was in fact not the best one for the practice. 
 
Software is an investment.  All inclusive software programs can cost thousands of dollars.  While the investment is necessary and worthwhile, owners/providers aren't usually going to be willing to make that investment very often.  So unlike with some things where if a mistake is made, you simply try again, it isn't that simple if the mistake is software.  In addition to the financial investment, the investment of time is something to consider as well.  There is a learning curve with software, necessary training and a normal loss of productivity at first while providers and teams learn the ropes with the new program.  To prevent the unnecessary loss of time or inefficiency in systems, this too must be taken into consideration when making a software selection.
 
Software is vitally important to your practice, being one of the primary components to establishing a solid foundation for which to grow and maintain.  Many office systems and procedures are designed by or even sometimes dictated by the capabilities and limitations of software.  Fortunately, many software programs now have advanced customization features that really do allow a practice the ability to make alterations or improvements that are best suited to them.  After all, most practices aren't exactly the same and there are different preferences, needs and ideas that doctors and staff have in mind for their own practice functionality and efficiency. 
 
The first step when making a software selection is really to decide what YOU need and want.  It isn't necessary to have a crystal clear vision of this, but a general idea will likely save you time and possibly money as well.  Note also that this doesn't mean just you, the doctor or owner, this means the entire practice.  Every person that uses or will be using the software in the practice should have input.  This will help to determine from several angles what the specific software needs are for the practice.  The following guide steps are designed to be conducted efficiently and also to help practices make an educated decision when it comes to software.  With your team, discuss and make note of the following items to have a more clear vision of the global needs and interests of your practice when it comes to software.
 
Establish Your General Criteria
 
1.  Why are you upgrading or implementing software?

  • Examples may include:  EHR, Billing, Reporting/Stats, inefficiency in current software, etc.
2.  What features are needed and wanted in a new software program?
  • Examples of needs may include:  Ability to schedule for multiple providers, ease in documenting bothrequired treatment detail as well as wellness/alternative, billing and tracking logs to more efficiently monitor and maintain insurance follow-up and receivables, etc.
  • Examples of wants may include:  Touch screen/ipad, instant messaging system for employee communication, online patient portal for forms to be filled out in advance, etc.
  • Consider separating needs and wants into columns to better ensure that needs are met  first, though both must be taken into consideration.
  • Consider and also make note of what features the practice's current software has that is desired or necessary to have in the new software.  An example may be that the current software has a very robust stats keeping system and you would like to have an equivalent or better feature in the new software.
  • Consider any known features in your current software that cause inefficiency or extra work.  This will help to identify additional wants and needs in a new software.
3.  What is your software budget?
  • Note that you may find the need for some flexibility in this area.  However, having a general range that you are willing or able to spend may be very helpful in narrowing down your final choices for software or determining which features are necessary to have and which can wait.
4.  When would you like to make the transition to a new software?
  • Having a target date to make this decision and begin the process of transition is very important.  Software transition does take time and while there are always other things taking place in practices, there may be some time frames that are better than others for beginning a transition such as software.  Additionally, having a target date serves as a measure of accountability for the practice and will help to ensure forward progress. 
5.  Do you have any current software candidates?
  • If so, log down the name and website for each.  Spend some time reviewing the website to become more familiar with the software.  Make note of features you like and want to learn more about and questions you have for each.
  • If not, or if you would just like recommendations from others, reach out to peers or trusted affiliates for their recommendations.  Ask questions such as what they recommend and why.  Also ask if there is anything about the software being recommended that they would like to see improved.
 
When reviewing and discussing the 5 basic steps above, be sure to consider each department in the practice.  As discussed previously, software does change systems for nearly every person in every department.  Consider as well some general duties that are conducted such as reactivation systems, accounts receivable management, patient billing and collections, product and inventory tracking, tracking of treatment plans, etc., so as to be as clear as possible of the practice expectations for new software.
 
Contact the Candidates
 
1.  Contact each of the software companies that the practice has listed as a candidate. 
  • Begin by asking any questions that you may have listed from the steps above.  Give the sales representative the time to provide any additional information that may be helpful to you. 
  • Ask if there are any current sales or specials as this may help to determine when your final decision may need to be made.  Most sales reps offer this information immediately but not always.  You may find that your practice is able to save some money just by simply asking.
  • Schedule a demo.  Doctors and staff should be in attendance of the demo session.  If this isn't possible, more than one demo may need to be scheduled.  It is important for anyone that will be using the software to see the functions and features as it pertains to his/her role.  All staff is encouraged to ask questions and make notes of pros, cons, questions and uncertainties as the software is demonstrated.  Use this opportunity to inquire about your wants and needs established from the steps above.  This is also your opportunity to discuss cost and pricing.
  • Note that software is generally quite comprehensive and more than one demo may need to be scheduled in order to thoroughly view the working components of the software.  This may include:  documentation, data entry, billing, payment posting, stats keeping, and others.  If another demo is necessary, schedule it now.
  • Consider asking for references that your practice might follow-up with. 
Tip 1:  When inquiring about or discussing a feature of the software, sales reps may hurriedly often say, "Yes, the software can do that."  Don't just take their word for it but ask them to show you.  It isn't to suggest that you would be misled, but rather to suggest that it is important that you see the working functions of the software.  After all, you wouldn't buy a car without giving it a test drive and being comfortable with what's under the hood.
 
Tip 2:  Inquire about the cost of tech support, upgrades and storage.  Note too that software may require the practice to update hardware (computers, hard drives, etc).  If this is the case, gather information and make note of recommended computer brands, necessary memory capacity and any other needs or devices that may be necessary or beneficial for your practice if using this software.  Collect information on estimated expense of these items as well.
 
Tip 3:  If the software is cloud based, inquire of the location of the server where your data will be stored.  While software programs today have to meet strict guidelines for HIPAA and compliance, cloud storage is still occasionally outsourced overseas.  It is important for compliance purposes to ensure that your patient data be stored in the United States. 
 
2.  Compare Candidates once all initial demos are complete.
  • As a team, review the findings, features, pros and cons of each software demonstrated.  Consider preferences, questions or concerns from each individual. 
  • Prior to making a commitment, any lingering questions or concerns should be resolved.  This may require a conversation with a sales representative or likely a short demo. 
  • For customization purposes, many software programs have multiple features.  Some come with the software and some may be added expenses.  Consider those features which will absolutely be used and will likely be used by the practice to avoid the possibility of over-purchasing.  Additional features can always be added later if it is determined they are needed or would be used.

3.  Consider the practice systems.
          As noted at the beginning of this guide, software is one of the most important      components to the practice.  The final step prior to making an official decision on software is to carefully consider how each candidate will fit among the current practice systems.  What will be made more efficient?  What may be less efficient and what other steps may need to be implemented to avoid oversight or error of necessary duties?  Which  tasks may take more time than currently in order to complete correctly?  What adjustments might the practice need to make in order to minimize overwhelm, error or loss of productivity?
 
            Finally, make a decision of the best software for the practice and begin the process of     training and integration.  Be patient during this process as it does take time.  Be proactive about resolving uncertainties and reaching out to software tech support and/or training materials when questions arise.
 
If you would like software recommendations, send an email to [email protected]

Yours In Health, Wealth and Happiness,

Brandy Brimhall CPC, CMCO, CCCPC, CPCO, CPMA
John W Brimhall, BA, BS, DC, FIAMA, DIBAK, Formulator and Patent holder.
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May 4, 2020 - Our Puzzle Piece Today is OHS' latest posts: How to protect your family from the most hard-to-kill viruses, and more. pp_banner

Our Puzzle Piece Today is OHS' latest posts:
How to protect your family from the most hard-to-kill viruses, and more.

May 4, 2020 Puzzle Piece

THIS WEEKS PUZZLE PIECE BY Doug Grant

Summaries of our latest articles and video posts.
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How to protect yourself and your family from the most hard-to-kill viruses
 
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Our latest video discusses how to improve your immune system and protect yourself from the most lethal viruses--including COVID-19. We also introduce our new Immune Support Bundle.
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Researchers say Vitamin C level so low in some they have scurvy
 
During the 18th century more British sailors died from the dreaded disease scurvy than from enemy fighting. And it turns out today the disease is still alive--thanks to the prevelance of diets that are lacking in fruits and vegetables.
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Is supplementary magnesium necessary? Dismal statistics say yes
 
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Many nutrient guidelines state that megnesium is one mineral we don’t need to supplement because we get more than enough from our diet. But what do the stats say when the population is tested?
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Introduction to Echinacea—America’s favorite immune building herb (part 1)
 
The herb that natural health advocates know as “Echinacea” is actually a genus—or a family. The Echinacea genus includes ten species of flowering plants, which are themselves part of the bigger daisy family. Three of the ten species of Echinacea are commonly used in herbal medicine and nutritional supplements.
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Five studies proving Echinacea is a potent immune building nutrient (part 2)
 
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In this article we provide a summary of five studies that show Echinacea’s potent immune supporting properties. All the studies were conducted during the past decade, and include research on Echinacea's virus and infection fighting properties. 

Yours in Health and Wellness,  
Doug Grant BS, ACSM
John W Brimhall, DC, BA, BS, FIAMA, DIBAK, Formulator and Patent Holder
April 17, 2023 - EFA'S (Omega-3 Fatty Acid deficiencies are associated with diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Vision Loss.) pp_banner

April 17, 2023 Puzzle Piece

EFA'S (Omega-3 Fatty Acid deficiencies are associated with diseases like diabetes,
Alzheimer’s, and Vision Loss.)

EFA deficiencies are also a leading cause of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
 
OHS uses 3 sources to get the best blend of fatty acids.  The sources are algae, flax seed, and borage oils.  The fatty acids from algae contain 40% DHA and 25% EPA along with ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)
 
Dr. Daniel Laroche, president of Advanced Eyecare of New York and clinical associate professor of ophthalmology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine emphasizes that because omega-3 fatty acids are essential in growth and development throughout life, they should be included in everyone’s diet.
 
DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid, is an omega-3 fatty acid important for maintaining healthy eyes. Our retinas and brains contain the highest concentration of DHA.  We must get it through diet or supplementation because the body can’t make the amount we need to survive.

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Low DHA levels are present in the retinas of those with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Alzheimer’s disease.
 
Adequate DHA levels may prevent other retinal conditions, like diabetic retinopathy, as well as AMD, which causes a loss or blurring of central vision.  AMD is a leading cause of severe vision loss in adults, affecting 10 percent of Americans over age 50. It can occur in two forms: atrophic (“dry”) or exudative (“wet”), according to the American Optometric Association. About 20 million people 40 years old and older were living with AMD in 2019, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates.
 
Diabetic retinopathy occurs in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and is caused by high blood sugar affecting blood flow to the retina. Untreated, the condition leads to blindness.  It is imperative to prevent abnormal sugar levels in our patients.  Blood Sugar Trim may be helpful and a good addition to Optimal EFA.
 
Studies show about 2 percent, or 100,000, U.S. dementia cases, were associated with visual impairment. It’s projected that by 2050, that will rise to around 250,000 cases, the National Institute on Aging estimated.
 
DHA is very important to eye health.
There are a few reasons why DHA is crucial for eye health.  According to an article in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, DHA is a structural component of the retina. It is also a major structural component of the outer segments of the photoreceptor cells in the retina, which are responsible for detecting light and transmitting visual signals to the brain.
 
DHA also helps maintain the fluidity and integrity of the membranes in the retina. This is important for the proper functioning of the photoreceptor cells and the efficient transmission of visual information.
DHA is anti-inflammatory, and inflammation in the eye can damage delicate structures in the retina and contribute to the development of AMD. These anti-inflammatory properties may also protect the retina in other ways.
 
Too little DHA in our eyes is associated with several vision-threatening conditions.  Retinal DHA is greatly reduced in conditions like diabetes, retinitis pigmentosa, and AMD, which can lead to functional defects, impaired visual development, and reduced sensitivity.  Omega-3s have also been shown to be helpful in patients with myopia and macular degeneration.

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Essential Protect contains many nutrients demonstrated to be eye protective.


Yours in Health and Wellness,
 
OHS and John W Brimhall, DC, BA, BS, FIAMA, DIBAK